{"id":70686,"date":"2026-10-31T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70686"},"modified":"2026-10-31T13:20:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T18:20:47","slug":"lengby-state-patrol-inspector-charged-in-teen-beer-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/lengby-state-patrol-inspector-charged-in-teen-beer-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Lengby State Patrol Inspector Charged in Teen Beer Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

LENGBY<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Minnesota State Patrol commercial vehicle inspector faces a criminal charge involving alcohol at a graduation party.<\/p>\n

Dean James Templin, 50, of Lengby, is accused of furnishing alcohol to people under the age of 21.<\/p>\n

The alleged incident occurred between May 26 and June 23, 2026, at a residence in Mahnomen County.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the allegations surfaced following conversations between Templin and fellow State Patrol employees.<\/p>\n

Graduation Party Sparks Investigation<\/h2>\n

Investigators received information on June 24 about a graduation celebration held at Templin’s residence after Memorial Day.<\/p>\n

One coworker told investigators that Templin had described providing beer to several underage guests.<\/p>\n

The coworker alleged that Templin purchased alcohol without getting permission from the teenagers’ parents.<\/p>\n

Some guests reportedly stayed overnight, while others received rides home.<\/p>\n

Another coworker recalled Templin discussing beer at his son’s graduation party.<\/p>\n

That employee said Templin offered rides or overnight accommodations to guests who had consumed too much alcohol.<\/p>\n

The coworker believed several young people attending the gathering were 17 or 18 years old.<\/p>\n

Templin Disputes Providing Alcohol<\/h2>\n

During a June 26 interview, Templin reportedly denied directly giving alcohol to his son or other young guests.<\/p>\n

He told investigators that the youths had taken a cooler containing beer from his shop.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the group then went elsewhere on the property and consumed alcohol.<\/p>\n

Templin said he discovered the drinking and warned everyone against driving home.<\/p>\n

He also reported discovering that a bottle of Captain Morgan rum was missing from his refrigerator.<\/p>\n

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A Minnesota State Patrol commercial vehicle inspector faces a criminal charge involving alcohol at a graduation party.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Witnesses Describe What Happened<\/h2>\n

Investigators interviewed several people who attended the graduation gathering.<\/p>\n

One 17-year-old witness said young guests took a cooler filled with beer from the garage.<\/p>\n

That witness questioned claims that Templin purchased alcohol specifically for minors.<\/p>\n

Another minor said the beer had originally been purchased for adults attending the graduation celebration.<\/p>\n

The witness claimed Templin was present when his son suggested the younger guests could take the remaining beer.<\/p>\n

According to that witness, Templin appeared to approve of the arrangement.<\/p>\n

Max Heide, 18, also spoke with investigators about the gathering.<\/p>\n

Heide confirmed attending a bonfire and said he drove two people home.<\/p>\n

He denied drinking alcohol and said he was unsure whether Templin knew about the drinking.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Templin faces one gross misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 340A.503<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The law prohibits furnishing alcoholic beverages to individuals younger than 21.<\/p>\n

The alleged violation is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 340A.702<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If convicted, Templin could face up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Case Filed in Mahnomen County Court<\/h2>\n

The case is filed in Mahnomen County District Court under case number 44-CR-26-581<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The complaint is marked as a summons.<\/p>\n

No plea, conviction, or final case outcome was included in the documents provided for this report.<\/p>\n

Readers can check public records through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charge remains an allegation. Templin is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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